How to Extend The Life of Your Car

Buying a new car can be a very costly experience. If you want to ensure that your new car stays in great shape, or you want to extend the life of your current vehicle, there are several useful things that you can do to maintain them.

We have all heard it before, but changing the oil in your car on a regular basis is a great way to extend its life. Oil breaks down over time and it is generally recommended that you have your car’s oil changed every 3,000 miles. It is a good idea to change the oil filter each time you have your oil changed as well.

If you read the user’s manual for new cars, you will notice that several of them suggest you only need to change your car’s oil every 10,000 miles or more. For those that live in polluted cities, you want to change your car’s oil at more frequent intervals.

It is a good idea to have the antifreeze in your car flushed and changed on a regular basis. Consider having this service done once every 20,000 miles. While your car is in for this service, you may also want to have your fuel filter replaced.

As cars get older, one of the more expensive repairs you may be faced with is replacing the timing belt. Timing belts are notorious for breaking somewhere in the neighborhood of 80,000 miles. Once your car rolls over this mile marker, consider having the timing belt replaced as preventative maintenance. This will help you to extend the life of your car.